Commemorated at Memorial Name Ballina Municipal Council First World War Honour Roll Given name W Family name Parkes Gender Male Service number 1341 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 09 August 1916 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 2nd Light Horse Regiment Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute